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Radio 4's daily prayer and reflection. Producer: Seamus Boyd Show more
Farming Today
10/01/22 Need for 'hard-headed conversations with retailers' on prices, shellfish industry in trouble
11 minutes
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Defra Secretary George Eustice says farmers must get tough with supermarkets. Show more
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
Tweet of the Day
Frank Gardner on the Golden Oriole
2 minutes
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In this Tweet of the Day, BBC's security correspondent Frank Gardner recalls the song of a golden oriole in a Bahrain date grove. Show more
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
Start the Week
Finding consolation and community in reading
42 minutes
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Michael Ignatieff, Christopher Prendergast and Toby Brothers discuss the consolation of reading with Tom Sutcliffe. Show more
Woman's Hour
Helena Merriman, Bus driver Tracey Scholes, Pardons for women tried as witches
58 minutes
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The presenter of Room 5 and Tunnel 29 on her own life-changing medical diagnosis. Show more
Consumed by Desire
I don't think we know the difference between wants and needs
28 minutes
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Psychotherapist and writer Philippa Perry attempts to unpick the idea of desire. Show more
Loose Ends
Donny Osmond, Rebecca Frecknall, James Nesbitt, Stealing Sheep and The Radiophonic Workshop, Maia Miller-Lewis, Emma Freud
37 minutes
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Clive Anderson and Emma Freud are joined by Donny Osmond, Rebecca Frecknall and James Nesbitt for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. Show more
Coming-of-age story set in an Africa mired by corruption. 'Uncle Aziz' comes to visit 12-year-old Yusuf and his family. Yusuf doesn’t realise how momentous this visit is. Show more
You and Yours
Visible Mending; Credit Card Interest; Mobile Roaming Charges
39 minutes
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Credit card interest rates are at their highest for over twenty years. Why and who is paying the highest price? Show more
The latest weather forecast
Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment, with Sarah Montague.
Public historian Greg Jenner hears a clip from 1935 featuring triple Wimbledon champion Fred Perry. Show more
Pat attempts to bite her tongue while Alice sticks her neck out. Show more
Ground-breaking series of short-form dramas, monologues, poetic reflections on contemporary life. Show more
Competitors from Wiltshire, Leicestershire and Cambridgeshire join Paul Gambaccini for the music quiz covering all musical genres and eras. Show more
The Food Programme
Gabriella D'Cruz: Global Youth Champion
28 minutes
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Meet Gabriella, who is trying to transform livelihoods and protect the planet with seaweed Show more
The cellist Steven Isserlis explores how, although technically silent on screen, Harpo managed to create a unique language with the use of props, sounds and by playing his harp. Show more
Gamekeeper and special constable Richard is concerned about the rise in rural crime - from fly tipping to livestock poaching. Show more
Afternoon news and current affairs programme, reporting on breaking stories and summing up the day's headlines.
Six O'Clock News
10/01/2022 Novak Djokovic focusses on the Australian Open after winning a court battle to overturn his visa cancellation.
30 minutes
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Ikea cuts sick pay for unvaccinated staff who need to self-isolate because of Covid.
David Mitchell hosts the comedy panel game. Alan Davies, Lucy Porter, Lou Sanders and Justin Edwards talk with deliberate inaccuracy on a variety of subjects. Show more
Fears are faced at Bridge Farm and Roy uncovers a secret. Show more
Front Row
Sheffield Crucible Theatre at 50, Philosophy in the Gallery, Self Esteem
42 minutes
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As Sheffield's Crucible Theatre celebrates its 50th anniversary, Nick Ahad talks to Artistic Director Robert Hastie. Plus an interview with Sheffield pop star Self Esteem. Show more
As lockdown descends on the city of Bristol, shops shut, traffic stops; the streets fall silent. But one man is on a mission to bring music - and joy - back into our lives. Show more
Plans for a new international shipping lane through Istanbul have been dubbed 'crazy' by Turkey's president, who thought it up - and by his opponents. Will the project go ahead? Show more
A suicide in a park leads to the discovery of a parallel world. Gabriel Gatehouse investigates. Show more
Start the Week
Finding consolation and community in reading
42 minutes
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Michael Ignatieff, Christopher Prendergast and Toby Brothers discuss the consolation of reading with Tom Sutcliffe. Show more
Biggest Russian bombardment on Ukraine yet
Boris Johnson under pressure over new party revelations
45 minutes
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In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective
Coming-of-age story set in an Africa mired by corruption. 'Uncle Aziz' comes to visit 12-year-old Yusuf and his family. Yusuf doesn’t realise how momentous this visit is. Show more
Geoff looks into the new divides between us Brits. From Brexit to Covid to Meghan. Where are your red lines? With special guests Athena Kugblenu and Tom Walker (Jonathan Pie). Show more
News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
In the late 19th century, Scotland was the world’s leading shale oil producer. When the industry gave way to the Middle East, unearthly mounds of waste littered the landscape. Show more
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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